On Feb 12, 2008 8:34 PM, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote: > This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the > spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses?
The spring clamps keep relatively constant pressure on the hose regardless of thermal expansion. The expand-contract cycle can sometimes result in a screw-type clamp loosening up enough to leak or even let the hose pop off. I always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I'm sure if i had a > proper pair the right type of pliers it would go a bit easier. > A decent set of cable-type spring clamp pliers is an enormous improvement over the traditional "make-do" tools , ye olde channel-locks or vise-grips. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" |
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